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Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole

Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole for Cozy Family Nights

Enjoy a quick and flavorful Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole that’s perfect for family dinners, bringing comfort and taste to your table.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 3 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Rotisserie chicken works well.
  • 1 cup Salsa Verde
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with plain Greek yogurt.
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Shredded.
For Toppings
  • ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • Crumbled Cotija Cheese Optional.
  • Jalapeño Slices Optional.
  • Chopped Red Onion Optional.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Casserole Dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x12-inch casserole dish.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic, chili powder, and ground cumin, and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Stir in the cooked shredded chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the salsa verde and sour cream until smooth.
  6. Spread one-third of the salsa verde mixture on the bottom of the greased dish. Layer half of the corn tortillas, followed by half of the chicken mixture, and a cup of cheese. Repeat layers.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving, topping with cilantro and any optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This casserole is easily customizable to fit different dietary preferences.

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